Unit Nurse Manager (RN/LVN)

Unit Nurse Manager (RN/LVN)

We are seeking a Unit Nurse Manager (RN or LVN) to provide clinical leadership and oversight for nursing care within an assigned unit. This role is responsible for supervising nursing staff, ensuring high-quality resident care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting a collaborative interdisciplinary care model.

The Unit Nurse Manager plays a critical role in resident outcomes by coordinating care, responding to changes in condition, mentoring staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and survey readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Resident Care

• Provide direct supervision and clinical oversight of nursing care during assigned shifts
• Perform daily rounds on residents, monitoring for changes in condition, wounds, IV therapy, infections, and high-risk concerns
• Initiate timely physician communication using SBAR and follow up on labs, orders, and treatment plans
• Participate in admissions, readmissions, care planning, and resident assessments

Staff Supervision & Support

• Supervise LVNs and CNAs, including medication administration, treatments, and ADLs
• Provide real-time coaching, education, and performance feedback
• Address staffing needs, call-offs, and shift coverage to ensure safe staffing levels

Care Planning & Documentation

• Oversee and update individualized care plans based on resident condition changes
• Review MARs/TARs, nursing notes, and admission documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct chart audits and provide inservices to support survey readiness

Interdisciplinary & Physician Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments
• Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
• Coordinate hospital transfers and discharge planning

Risk Management & Compliance

• Investigate and document falls, incidents, pressure injuries, and infections
• Ensure adherence to infection control, isolation precautions, and safety protocols
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards

Shift Management

• Conduct clinical huddles and shift-to-shift reports
• Ensure all orders, documentation, and follow-ups are completed before shift end

Qualifications

Licensure & Certification

• Current, unrestricted RN or LVN license (State of California)
• Current BCLS certification

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• Minimum 6 months of long-term care or acute care nursing experience within the past two years, or equivalent competency

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and leadership abilities
• Experience with IV therapy, wound care, and medically complex residents
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of infection control, safety, and compliance standards

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs
• Frequent standing and walking in a clinical environment
• Use of PPE as required (gowns, masks, gloves)
• Indoor facility work with occasional exposure to noise and clinical hazards

Why Join Us?

• Leadership opportunity with direct impact on resident care
• Supportive interdisciplinary environment
• Stable, mission-driven organization focused on quality outcomes
• Opportunity to grow professionally within nursing leadership